Elise Broach

La historia de la sorprenent amistat entre un escarbat amb gran talent per la pintura i un nen solitari d'onze anys. Quan a en James (el nen) li regalen una ploma i tinta, i en Marvin (l'escarbat) comença a utilitzar-lo per fer copies perfectes de grans gravats de Durer, tothom creu que es en James qui te un increble talent. Dissortadament, aquesta informacio cau en mans d'una banda de falsificadors d'art... i aqui es on l'aventura es torna trepidant!

Exceptional. Rich with facts around goldfinches and music, vivid descriptions, unique characters, and carefully crafted suspense. Publishers Weekly, starred review Perfect for readers who, like Mirabelle, are sometimes spellbound by music. Booklist, starred reviewA musically gifted bird, a piano-playing boy, and a real-life mystery involving three artistic geniuses Welcome to the world of Mirabelle, a young goldfinch who loves to sing and dreams of becoming a musical star. She lives with her family in the backyard of a piano teacher, and she is quickly intrigued by Mr. Stareks newest pupil. Michael Jin is an eleven-year-old keyboard sensation, but lesson after lesson, he refuses to play. With the prestigious Chopin Festival looming at summers end, how will he be ready in time? Mirabelle is responsible for Michaels breakthroughto her own astonishment, she sings the Chopin piece he is beginning to play at the piano. It is their first duet. Thus begins a secret adventure that will take Mirabelle and Michael further than they ever imaginedin music, in friendship, and in solving the mystery of a lost piano that could be worth millions. A house full of treasures holds the clues. There, Mirabelle, Michael, and their friend Emily will make an important discovery that links the great composer Frederic Chopin, the trailblazing author George Sand, and the French Romantic painter Eugene Delacroix. A fast-paced, history-rich mystery will have young readers hooked as they root for boy and bird in this beautifully told novel, full of emotion and suspense.A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Bulldozer overcomes his anxieties before the first day of school in this second installment of the Bulldozer and Friends series, by the award-winning team who created The Masterpiece Adventure chapter book series. Bulldozer is nervous about his new school year and worried he wont fit in. His friend Millie tries to reassure him, but Bulldozer isnt convincedespecially when he gets to his classroom and things start going wrong. But just when hes sure his day couldnt get worse, something amazing happens! The first day of school proves to be special for everyone, all because of Bulldozer. Perfect for kids learning how to read on their own, the second book in this endearing series follows Bulldozer through the challenges and rewards of going to school.

From the award-winning team who created Masterpiece comes a charming chapter book about a young bulldozer who is nervous about making friends and starting school. "Broach and Murphy rev up for a promising new series. An enthralling tale about doing the heavy lifting of making friends." Kirkus Reviews, starred review"This sweetly simple story addresses sometimes-challenging issues surrounding meeting new people with a light and understanding touch, and expressive drawings with muted orange accents bring Bulldozer and his world to life. Publishers Weekly, starred reviewBroach offers young readers a compassionate tale about the jitters that often accompany starting school and cultivating new friendships A touching story of overcoming social fears, perfect for early chapter book readers or those younger to read with a loved one. School Library Journal Bulldozer is shy when it comes to making new friends and nervous about starting school. But when he meets his new neighbor Millie and her little brother Jay, Bulldozer embarks on a daring adventure to rescue a stranded cat. With the help of his own machineryand a plate of freshly baked cookiesBulldozer overcomes his fears just by being himself. The beloved team of Elise Broach and Kelly Murphy are back with a compelling new series about an endearing bulldozer living in a human world. Each book contains five chapters, perfect for emerging readers learning how to read on their own.

A Lucy Martínez, una adolescente de 14 años, le cambió la vida en un instante durante un largo viaje con su hermano mayor Jamie y el amigo de éste. Iban a pasar las vacaciones con su padre. Mientras

Marvin es un escarabajo que vive en Nueva York debajo del fregadero de la cocina de la familia de James Pompaday, un chico solitario de once años. Por su cumpleaños, James recibe un juego de plumas y un tintero, y se lleva una gran sorpresa al descubrir que Marvin ha hecho un pequeño dibujo tan... tan bueno que recuerda los trabajos del gran Alberto Durero. Todos piensan que el dibujante ha sido James, quien se ve en un aprieto cuando le piden más dibujos y no puede revelar que el verdadero artista es su nuevo amigo, ¡un escarabajo! Cuando Marvin y James visitan el Metropolitan de Nueva York, se ven envueltos en una emocionante aventura; los dos amigos harán uso de todo su ingenio para desvelar el misterio del cuadro robado.

«Una obra maestra de la narrativa.»School Library Journal«Llena de suspense, historia del arte, relaciones familiares complejas y una profunda amistad, este divertido viaje fascinará por igual a tími

A Lucy Martínez, una adolescente de 14 años, le cambió la vida en un instante durante un largo viaje con su hermano mayor Jamie y el amigo de éste. Iban a pasar las vacaciones con su padre. Mientras atraviesan el desierto de Nuevo Mexico, en medio de una gran tormenta golpean algo con el coche. Creen que es un animal, pero al dar marcha atras encuentran el cadaver de una chica al borde de la carretera. En esta situacion extrema, Lucy decide emprender la busqueda del responsable de esta muerte y los tres protagonistas deberan enfrentarse a situaciones inesperadas. Con una perspicacia asombrosa y un cautivador estilo, Elise Broach traza un viaje lleno de suspense y peligro, marcado por la amistad y el amor.